Project Grant 2235143

Award Date 5/1/23
Completion Date 4/30/25
Dollars Obligated $310K
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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